[Halfmanhalfamazing]

I've found this to be true. It was much easier to get my grandparents and mom on linux than it is proving to be with some of my friends.

Even when I've got a whole separate computer that is many times faster it's still hard.

[End Times Sentinel]

I can't speak for all new computer users, but personally, I'm a snoopy guy.

 

 Owl_Eagle

(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,

 it was probably sarcasm)

[ShadowAce]

[melbell]

I didn't have much trouble at all switching over to Linux a few years ago.

Anyone can learn it, but you have to set your mind to it and it really helps to have someone who knows about it and can help you out in a bind. It's not something that you can take on lightly, you have to want to learn it.

But if you do want to learn it, then it's not that hard to grasp. Especially if you go with a commercial version like RedHat that comes with customer support.

[PissAndVinegar]

For anyone looking to get a taste of Linux but is afraid of commitment check out Knoppix

It's a live-CD based on Debian GNU / linux.

(A live CD means you run everything from the CD, therefore not changing your current config. You remove the CD, reboot and your back to Windows)

I recommend grabbing the CeBit edition (3.8) off BitTorrent

P&V

[Tribune7]

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[A CA Guy]

Maybe in Austrailia, but around America, almost ALL computers come with Microsoft operating systems.